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R888 YPC

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,959 mi
Last recorded71,959 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 YPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,959 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2011 71,959 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,378 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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R888 YPC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 113,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R888 YPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R888 YPC registered?

R888 YPC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R888 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 YPC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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